Manchester United-mad tot overcomes her school uniform blues with trip to Old Trafford

Lilly sitting in Luis van Gaal's seat at Old Trafford with her mum Faye

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A Manchester United-mad tot whose school uniform blues became an internet sensation is all smiles again after stepping out at the Theatre of Dreams.

Lilly Rae Doyle, from Wythenshawe, melted the hearts of both sides of Manchester, after video of her inconsolable reaction to her new blue school uniform was featured on the M.E.N website.

The footage, filmed by mum Faye, 28, attracted more than 100,000 hits and scores of sympathetic comments from Reds and Blues alike.

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After spotting the video, Manchester United bosses offered to help ease Lilly’s transition to her new colours by presenting her with a blue United away kit and tickets to the Premier League game with Hull City, as well as a stadium tour.

Faye said: “She absolutely loved it and she hasn’t taken her shirt off so I think it’s definitely helping her get used to wearing blue.

“She got to have a little walk on the grass and sit in Giggs’ chair and it was a fantastic experience for her. Her face was lighting up.”

Lilly Rae will be joining St Elizabeth’s RC Primary School in Wythenshawe’s ‘Foundation Stage One’ pre-school class later this month.